Eastern Mud Salamander
Scientific Name:
The scientific name for the Eastern Mud Salamander is Pseudotriton montanus montanus
Where they're located in New Jersey:
Eastern Mud Salamanders can be found in the southern region of the state
Placement on Endangerment Scale:
Vulnerable (VU)
Physical Characteristics:
Eastern Mud Salamanders are extremely red in coloring with a few black spots across the body. They can grow to be 3-8 inches in length.
Preferred habitat:
Springs, seepage areas and cranberry bogs